MaryEllen Baker obit

Posted:
10/30/2012 08:41:30 AM MDT

MaryEllen Baker, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Frederick, Colorado October 22, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Louis E. and Mary (Yost) Fassler: infant brother, Louis E. Fassler, Jr.: sister, Donna Lee (Fassler) Harrington and son Thomas Patrick Baker. She is survived by three sons, David Paul Baker (Charlotte), Louis Phillip Baker (Anne Marie), and Richard Jon Baker. Also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter: numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
MaryEllen graduated from Akron High School in the class of 1939 and went on to Barnes Business College in Denver, Colorado. She married Pax D. Baker in March 1945; later divorced in 1975. She was a 72 year member of the Eastern Star and while living in Akron, Colorado co-founded Just US Girls (JUGS), an organization that was taught nursing and in turn supported Washington County Hospital patients. Her occupation included work at Washington County Selective Service in Akron, Co. Schibels Floral Shop, Akron, Co. The Plainsman in Anton, Co, and Baker Motors in Leadville, Colorado. She retired from Fort Morgan Schools Administration where she worked as an administrative assistant. Mary Ellen was an avid Denver Bronco supporter and fan. Her many joys in life included the numerous collections that she took great pride in.
Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. A private family internment will be held at a later date at the Akron Cemetery.

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Memorial contributions will be accepted to Hospice Care of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive, East Lafayette, Co. 80026.